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Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978) · Cineora

Koko: A Talking Gorilla poster

A BARBET SCHROEDER FILM

Koko: A Talking Gorilla

19781h 25mMovie

Documentary

IMDb7.2/ 10 · 1K votes

THE STORY

A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.

Heartwarming
Thought-provoking
Uplifting
True story
Nature
Friendship

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for family night, a quick watch and talking about after.

DirectorBarbet Schroeder

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.0 / 10

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Not streaming in Sweden right now.

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Penny PattersonHerself

KokoHerself

Saul KitchenerHimself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco Zoo

Carl PribramHimself - Professor of Neuroscience

Roger FoutsHimself

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